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Exercise Ball Exercises - Rolling Plank 1

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to kneel in front of the ball and lean on your forearms.
  • Tighten your abdominal muscles.
Action
  • Straighten your arms to move the ball ahead.
  • Breathe  normally and use a slow and controlled movement.
  • Keep the ball under your elbows at the point of full extension.
  • Stop before your hips start to sag.
  • Pull yourself back to the start position.
Prime Movers
  • Abdominals, hip flexors, shoulder extensors
Physio Tips
  • Stop this exercise if you feel any shoulder pain or instability.
  • If you have a history of shoulder dislocation, consult a physical therapist prior to trying this exercise.
  • If you are having trouble with this, work on the static exercises - Static Pushup on Knees, Static Pushup on Toes.
Progression


1ballsRepeat this ball exercise 6 times

2ballsRepeat this ball exercise 10 times

3ballsRepeat this ball exercise 20 times




1ballsBeginner 2ballsIntermediate 3balls      Expert
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